Psalms 145:20

What does Psalms 145:20 mean?

A plain-English look at Psalms 145:20 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Jehovah preserveth all them that love him; But all the wicked will he destroy.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

The Lord preserveth all them that love him: but all the wicked will he destroy.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Jehovah preserveth all them that love him; But all the wicked will he destroy.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

The Lord will keep all his worshippers from danger; but he will send destruction on all sinners.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

Jehovah preserveth all those loving Him, And all the wicked He destroyeth.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Not available in this translation

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

Jehovah keepeth all that love him, and all the wicked will he destroy.

Context

v.19He will fulfil the desire of them that fear him; He also will hear their cry and will save them.

v.20This passage

v.21My mouth shall speak the praise of Jehovah; And let all flesh bless his holy name for ever and ever.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Psalms 31:23

    Oh love Jehovah, all ye his saints: Jehovah preserveth the faithful, And plentifully rewardeth him that dealeth proudly.

  • Psalms 9:17

    The wicked shall be turned back unto Sheol, Even all the nations that forget God.

  • Romans 8:28

    And we know that to them that love God all things work together for good, even to them that are called according to his purpose.

  • Exodus 20:6

    and showing lovingkindness unto thousands of them that love me and keep my commandments.

  • Psalms 37:28

    For Jehovah loveth justice, And forsaketh not his saints; They are preserved for ever: But the seed of the wicked shall be cut off.

  • Psalms 97:10

    O ye that love Jehovah, hate evil: He preserveth the souls of his saints; He delivereth them out of the hand of the wicked.

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